Main | Part 1: The Idea | Part 2: The Lift | Part 3: The Movement | Lifting and Mental Health | The Benefits of Working Out on Mental Health | Exercise and Brain Physiology As discussed in Part 1 of this three-part series, Clay Cooper used the forced lockdowns of 2020 to take an unusual approach to coping …
In the early 1980s, Lenda Murray was at a crossroads. Her long-held dream of being a pro cheerleader was leading her in one direction, while her natural tendency to build and carry muscle was pulling her in another. Only as she strengthened her resolve and overcame resistance—internal and external—could she become one of the all-time greats of …
On Nov. 13, 2013, while on his fifth tour of duty as a U.S. Army Green Beret, Sergeant First Class Jared Bullock’s vehicle ran over an improvised explosive device (IED) in Afghanistan. Bullock was thrown almost 300 feet by the blast. His best friend, Staff Sgt. Richard L. Vazquez, was killed, and another team member, Staff Sgt. Alex A. …
Let's take a trip back in time. How far? Back before the gym was cluttered with dudes with camera crews, and stick figure lifters who strain harder for a selfie than they do during a set of squats.Back then, before the … [Read More...]